Jim got his inspiration from his uncle (Gene Zehring Sr.) from Mishawaka Indiana. Jim traveled with his Uncle Gene Zehring throughout Arizona from Monument Valley through Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona and up through Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon.

Jim’s other uncle (Bob Zehring) who lived in Italy who had a photo studio on the Air Force base and traveled the world taking pictures of Volcanoes, Ancient Ruins, and Underwater Photography who was published in various magazine and books.

Jim got his inspiration personally traveling with one of his uncles and talking and sharing photos with his other uncle (Bob Zehring).

Jim started his own Art Gallery with Vincent Daniels which is located in Mishawaka Indiana.